Parole System: The Purpose Of Prison

The highly debated process of parole refers to the early release of a convict before the end of their sentence due to favorable behavior. A similar concept referred to as Bail also refers to the early release of a prisoner, but this is usually with a payment made. This can occasionally require further court hearings and the payment is an assurance that the person will attend court at a later date. The Australian parole system is currently being debated as it is a common issue. Current tragic events such as the Brighton siege, Sydney siege, Bourke Street massacre and even the murder of Jill Meager have one similarity in common, they were all caused by a failing in the prison and parole system. The prison has the vital high responsibility of keeping unsafe …show more content…
the process of release and prosecution Mental illness is often overlooks Mental illness and the effect it has on a person’s overall behavior and thought process. Diagnosis should be required and processed for all who commit a crime to ensure that they receive the correct treatment making sure that people with drug dependency are given the same privilege for help. More funding would allow all this to happen, but first we must ask what is the main purpose and goal outcome for prisoners? The purpose of prison is to rehabilitate convicts and prevent further crime, but the question is how effective is a prison for those who experience drug dependency and or Mental illness? . Diagnosis of Mental illness when done has shown Mental illness to be present in almost half of all prisoners . Those affected by Mental illness reported that their Mental health deteriorated whilst in prison . There is a clear link between Mental illness , drug dependency and crime. The person who was responsible for the Brighton Siege was under